Texas SB2037 establishes expedited review procedures for environmental permits related to liquefied natural gas export terminals.

Texas SB2037 amends the Water Code to introduce expedited review procedures for permit applications involving projects to construct or modify liquefied natural gas export terminals. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must establish these expedited processes by rule. Applicants opting for expedited review must pay an additional fee to cover the review costs. The commission must respond to relevant public comments within 120 days of the public comment period closing. For contested cases, the commission delegates hearing responsibilities to the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

Texas SB2037 establishes expedited review procedures for environmental permits related to liquefied natural gas export terminals.

Texas SB2037 amends the Water Code to introduce expedited review procedures for permit applications involving projects to construct or modify liquefied natural gas export terminals. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must establish these expedited processes by rule. Applicants opting for expedited review must pay an additional fee to cover the review costs. The commission must respond to relevant public comments within 120 days of the public comment period closing. For contested cases, the commission delegates hearing responsibilities to the State Office of Administrative Hearings.